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The implementation of fire-protection standards

Economics vs. risk debate weighs on the implementation of fire-protection standards.
June 12, 2013
Section 1.2.1 of National Fire Protection Association 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,” states the purpose of the standard is to “provide a reasonable [emphasis added] degree of protection for life and property from fire through standardization of design, installation and testing requirements for sprinkler systems.”
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Watching the bottom line

These strategies will help minimize the cost of maintaining fire protection.
June 12, 2013
Fire protection systems are a critical part of commercial, industrial, retail and industrial buildings. When called upon in a fire event, the equipment will save lives and reduce property damage.
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Keep fire service considerations in mind

June 12, 2013
Do you wonder why fire sprinkler and standpipe system features are different from other plumbing systems? Many of the reasons are based on how the fire service uses or interacts with these features.
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Earthquake alert

Shifting seismic zones call for new bracing solutions.
June 12, 2013
Stories about seismic activity and earthquake damage continue to saturate mainstream and trade media. While it may seem as though the incidence of earthquakes is increasing worldwide, the actual uptick is not in number of events but in scientists’ ability to measure and document seismic activity.
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Clarifying cloud ceiling protection

Report next month will recommend sprinkler installation criteria.
June 12, 2013
Cloud ceilings are being installed increasingly in commercial and industrial buildings. They frequently function to hide mechanical equipment, improve acoustics or both.
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Providing protection with a twin-fluid hybrid fire-suppression system

Twin-fluid hybrid fire-suppression system aids Kentucky stainless-steel plant.
June 12, 2013
Kentucky-based North American Stainless (NAS) faced unique challenges in designing a fire-suppression system for a new production line, and three existing lines, for annealing and pickling stainless steel in its facility.
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Seattle finds savings with stainless steel retrofits

Local food market, shipyard and airport achieve savings through pipe retrofits.
May 31, 2013

 With the risk of being smacked in the head by a 25-lb. king salmon careening through the air, it’s no surprise Seattle’s 100-year-old Pike Place Market may be best known for its charismatic fishmongers. And, of course, purveyors of morsels and spirits.   


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Luxury apartment complex makes the switch to tankless water heaters

A New York makeover for The Caroline.
May 31, 2013
When your tenants live in one of the premier rental buildings in the Big Apple, it’s crucial to have all operations working at optimal capabilities. 

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Service with a green smile

Oil reuse heating system highlights Pennsylvania car dealership’s sustainable footprint.
April 24, 2013

Used motor oil from serviced automobiles must be properly disposed of, but that removal often comes at a cost to a maintenance facility.


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PEX Piping Solution Creates Savings for Bay Area Social Club

Flexible plans made it easy for a new San Francisco-based private social club.
March 21, 2013
The building at 717 Battery St. in San Francisco’s Jackson Square neighborhood (also referred to as the Barbary Coast area), has quite the history behind it.
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2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

KBIS 2012 was held at the McCormick Place in Chicago in April.

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Smart Pumping -- The "New Normal" in Hydronics

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND The days of wasted electrical energy through poorly designed hydronic systems with low efficiency circulators are about to end. Modern circulators, with Electronically Commutate Motors (ECM), are here to stay. They are quickly becoming the “new normal” in hydronic system design. This webinar will explain the benefits these circulators offer, and show you how to best apply them in residential and light commercial hydronic systems

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